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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Steps Taken To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a multifaceted problem with significant consequences for individuals as well as Health Care Systems. To capture the trends and pattern of AMR in India, ICMR has established an AMR surveillance and research network  in 2013 to monitor data on the trends and patterns of antimicrobial resistance of clinically important bacteria and fungi limited to human health from 30 tertiary hospitals. ICMR publishes this data annually and the reports are available on ICMR website.
https://main.icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/guidelines/AMRSN_annual_report_2020.pdf
Further, The National AMR Surveillance reports for 2019 and 2020 generated under the National programme on AMR Containment, show no significant difference in the AMR trends.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken several steps to address the issue of AMR. Some of the steps are:
- National programme on AMR containment was launched during 12th FYP in 2012-17 and coordinated by National Centre for Disease Control . Under this programme National AMR surveillance network for capacity building of State medical college labs has been established.
- National action plan on containment of Antimicrobial Resistance  was launched in 19th April 2017
- National Treatment Guidelines: Guidelines for antimicrobial use in infectious diseases have been developed.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Working Hours In Supreme Court Of India
The Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the number of working hours, working days and vacations of the courts are prescribed as per rules framed by the respective courts. The Supreme Court of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Article 145 of the Constitution of India, makes rules for regulating the Court’s practice and procedures which includes its sittings and vacations, etc. Accordingly, the Supreme Court has framed the ‘Supreme Court Rules, 2013 which was notified on 27.05.2014. Order II of Part I of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 provide for sittings of the Supreme Court, length of summer vacation and the number of holidays of the Court and also the Benches of the Hon’ble Judges during summer vacation and winter holidays. The Supreme Court Rules, 2013, inter-alia, provided that the period of summer vacation shall not exceed seven weeks and the length of the summer vacation and the number of holidays for the court and the offices of the court shall be such as may be fixed by the Chief Justice and notified in the official Gazette so as not to exceed one hundred and three days, excluding Sundays not falling in the vacation and during court holidays. The Supreme Court has been working on an average of 222 days in a year.
The Central Government has no role in fixing the minimum number of compulsory working hours and working days for courts. Further, there is no proposal at present to increase the number of working days or working hours of the Supreme Court.However, the Government is fully committed to the independence of judiciary and constantly endeavours to provide a conducive environment for judges to discharge their judicial functions smoothly.
Ministry of Coal
Australian delegation calls on Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi
The Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, held discussions with a high-level delegation led by former Prime Minister and Special Trade Envoy of Australia Mr. Tony Abbott here yesterday. The delegation had called on the Minister to discuss about expanding trade and economic relationship between India and Australia especially regarding broader developments in the energy sector, including the use of Australian resources to support India’s energy needs and ambitious policy agenda. Mr Abbott was accompanied by Mr Barry O’Farrell AO, Australian High Commissioner and Mr Hugh Boylan, Economic Counsellor, Australian High Commission.
Informing the delegation about the opening of the coal sector under the present regime, the Minister highlighted the importance of coal as a major source of energy in India and the focus of the Government is giving the right fillip to further augment coal production in India. The Minister also requested the Australian delegation for collaborating with India regarding sharing of technology in areas such as surface and underground coal gasification and extraction of Coal Bed Methane  etc.
Importance of Australia as source of Critical and strategic minerals for EV manufacturing in India was also highlighted by Hon’ble Minister.
The Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Alok Tandon and other senior officers of both the Ministries participated in the discussion.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
MMTC achieves record performance during 2018-19
During the year 2018-19, revenue from operations increased by 76% to Rs 28979 crore from Rs 16451 crore during last year. The Gross Profit from Operations for 2018-19 increased by 42% to Rs 474 crore from Rs 333 crore during last year. Profit after tax increased by 67% to Rs.81.43 crore from Rs.48.84 crore during last year on standalone basis.
The company has reported consolidated Profit after Tax of Rs 108.72 crore as against Rs 37.52 crore during last year. MMTC has further recommended dividend @30% on paid up equity shares capital for the year 2018-19.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
ONGC to make Green Hydrogen; inks MoU with India’s leading renewable energy Company Greenko Zero C
Energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited  today signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with M/s Greenko ZeroC Private Limited , to jointly pursue opportunities in Renewables, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and other derivatives of green hydrogen.
The MoU, valid for two years, was inked in New Delhi by ONGC Director Onshore Shri Anurag Sharma and Greenko CEO & Managing Director Shri Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, in the presence of Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. Secretary  Shri Pankaj Jain, ONGC CMD Dr. Alka Mittal along with ONGC Directors, other senior officials from MoP&NG , ONGC and Greenko were also present. Greenko is one of India’s leading renewable energy Companies.
This MoU is in line with the National Hydrogen Mission launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister in making India a global green hydrogen hub. The activities envisaged under this MoU will contribute towards India’s target of producing of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen per annum by 2030.
This MoU will also act as a stepping stone for ONGC to achieve renewable energy targets as per its Energy Strategy 2040. As the share of renewables in the energy mix is rising driven by cost competitiveness, climate change awareness and strong regulatory push, ONGC aims to meet its objectives such as de-risking of portfolio against long term disruptions and reducing carbon footprint by moving into renewables space.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his Rwandan, Armenian & Maldivian counterparts on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 18, 2022, held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Rwanda, Armenia and the Maldives who are in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to attend the 12th DefExpo. In the course of the meetings, the Raksha Mantri met with Minister of Defence, Rwanda Major General Albert Murasira; Minister of Defence of Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan and Minister of Defence of the Maldives Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi.
The entire spectrum of defence cooperation was discussed during the meetings, with focus on identifying avenues to expand mutually beneficial collaboration with the respective countries.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Conference of 244 New Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  to be held tomorrow
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will hold National Conferenceof 244 Districts under BetiBachaoBetiPadhao  in New Delhi tomorrow. The Nodal Officers of 244 Districts, State Nodal Officers and Senior officerswill be present in the day-long Conference. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, SmtManeka Sanjay Gandhi would be the Chief Guest and the Minister of State for Women and Child Development,Dr.Virendra Kumar would be the Guest of Honour.
WCD Secretary Shri Rakesh Srivastava will share the journey so far under BBBP. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Human Resource Development will share experiences from their sectoral interventions on improving the Sex Ratio at Birth and initiatives to encourage girl child education.In an interactive session, theDistrict Collectors of select BBBP districts from different parts of the country would share the innovative interventions undertaken in the past three years.Haryana will share State Level experience. Representative civil society partners would also participate in the Conference.
The Conference will provide an opportunity for experience sharing and will motivate the new districts to plan and execute the programme successfully. The participants in the Conference will include Principal Secretaries, Departments of WCD/Social Welfare, Education and Health from various states/UTs, and Deputy Commissioners/Collectors and District Magistrates from 244 districts.
The Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi announced the All India expansion of BBBP scheme in 640 districts across thecountry  on 8th March, 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The new 244 Districts from across the country will be covered under Multi-Sectoral Intervention. This is in addition to the already covered 161 Districts. Remaining 235 Districts will be covered through Media campaign and advocacy outreach.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister launches development projects in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, visited Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and launched various development projects. He unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of Civil Terminal of Hindon Airport. He then visited Sikandarpur and laid the foundation stone of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System. He also launched various other development projects and distributed certificates to the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.
The Prime Minister also visited the Shaheed Sthal  Metro Station in Ghaziabad and flagged off the metro rail from Shaheed Sthal Station to Dilshad Garden. He also took a ride in the metro.
Addressing a huge gathering at Sikandarpur in Ghaziabad, Prime Minister said that Ghaziabad is today know by three C’s; Connectivity, Cleanliness and Capital. In this context, he mentioned about increased road and metro connectivity in Ghaziabad,its 13th rank in Swachh Survekshan rankings and its stature as a business hub of Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister, said that with the new Civil Terminal in Hindon Airport, people of Ghaziabad can take air travel to other cities from Ghaziabad itself, instead of going to Delhi. He said that fast pace at which the civil terminal was built, shows the determination and work ethic of the Union Government. He added that the new section of metro from Shaheed Sthal will reduce the suffering of travellers plying between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Built at a cost of Rs.30000 crore, the Delhi-Meerut RRTS system is the first of such transport system in India, PM said. Once completed, it will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerutconsiderably. He said that themodern infrastructure being built in Ghaziabad, will ensure Ease of Living for the people in the city and nearby areas. Similar infrastructure is being built throughout the country, PM added.
The Prime Minister spoke about the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana. He said that the Yojana will provide financial security for informal sector workersduring old age. He added that more than two crore farmers have received their first instalment under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
The Prime Minister said that his government is making the impossible possible through well thought out schemes like PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan , PM-SYM etc. He said that he derives the strength for making things possible from the citizens of the country.
Ministry of Communications
India Post Payments Bank provides Digital Life Certificate and General Insurance at doorstep
Mumbai : 16 November 2022
India Post Payments Bank is providing the Jeevan Pramaan services for the benefit of the pensioners, along with its banking services. IPPB has engaged with Department of Pension and Pensioners welfare  for extending the Jeevan Pramaan services which is also called Digital Life certificate  to the pensioners at their doorstep. These services that are based on Aadhaar enabled biometric authentication aim to increase the convenience for the aged pensioners. Till date more than 11 Lakh pensioners have availed the IPPB DLC services for submitting life certificate.
IPPB is working with a vision of becoming most accessible, affordable and trusted bank of our country with the motto “Aapka Bank Aapke Dwaar”. IPPB has established a national network by leveraging 1,37,000+ Post Offices to provide a complete suite of banking services, out of which 1,10,000 Post Offices are in rural India. Over 189,000 Postmen & Gramin Dak Sevaks have been equipped with smartphones and biometric devices to provide Doorstep Banking Services. With over 5.5 Cr+ customers, predominantly from the rural India, banking with IPPB, the institution has spearheaded itself to be a preferred and trusted bank driving Comprehensive Financial Inclusion. IPPB, which is 100% owned and promoted by the Department of Post, is also the first payments bank in the country to be accorded the status of a Scheduled Bank by RBI.
General Insurance
Over the years, IPPB has ventured into public private partnership in providing quality services at competitive prices to its customers. In the insurance sector, IPPB has tied up with industry giants like Tata and Bajaj for provision of both personal and group general insurance to its consumers. The joint venture created an awareness about the importance of insurance among the customers of IPPB and this compounded by lowcost premiums at 399 & 396 respectively /- witnessed an outstanding growth in the number of policies generated. The total business at PAN India level stands at 72.88cr, of which 30.66 Cr was contributed by Maharashtra. Maharashtra Circle holds top position in General Insurance at PAN India level.
IPPB’s focus has always been to provide quality service at an effective cost and is committed to increase its outreach to every corner of the country.
Source: IPPB
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Government of India's NAFED launches Fortified Rice Bran Oil to Boost Healthy Living
Move to help reduce the country's consumption dependence on imported edible oil in future: Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey
This will provide opportunities for Indian edible oil manufacturers further, and also will give an impetus to the Prime Minister's Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative: Shri Sudhanshu Pandey
Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution today E-launched “Nafed Fortified Rice Bran Oil”. On the occasion, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey said that this initiative by Nafed will significantly reduce the country's consumption dependence on imported edible oil in future. He also said that this will provide opportunities for Indian edible oil manufacturers further, and also will give an impetus to the Prime Minister's Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative. This Rice bran oil will be marketed by Nafed .
Shri Arun Singhal, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India , Shri Sanjeev Kumar Chaddha, Managing Director, Nafed and Shri Atish Chandra, Chairman & Managing Director, Food Corporation of India  also present on the E-launch.
On this occasion, CMD, FCI informed that recently a MoU has been signed between Nafed and FCI for the production and marketing of fortified rice kernel.
Regarding this initiative, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Chaddha, Managing Director, Nafed said that this initiative will provide easy access to Nafed branded high quality rice bran oil, which will also give a boost to the indigenous oil manufacturing industry.
It may be noted that Rice Bran oil has multiple health benefits, including lowering cholesterol level due to its low trans-fat content and high mono unsaturated and poly unsaturated fat contents. It also acts as a booster and reduces the risk of cancer due to the high amount of Vitamin E it contains. This oil is recommended by The American Heart Association and the World Health Organization  as one of the best substitutes for other edible oils. Rice Bran oil from Nafed will be fortified and it will be ensured that it will contain additional nutrients and vitamins. According to the FSSAI, fortified oil can help a person fulfil 25-30% of the recommended dietary intake for vitamins A and D. Nafed Fortified Rice Bran Oil will be available at all Nafed Stores and also on various online platforms.
Ministry of Mines
Thirteen Private Agencies Get Accredited for Mineral Exploration
With the amendment of Mines & Minerals  MMDR Act in 2021, private agencies can also participate in exploration for mineral sector after getting duly accredited by QCI-NABET. So far, 13 private agencies have been accredited and subsequently notified by the Central Government. The total number of government agencies engaged in mineral exploration comes to 22.
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited , is pursuing mineral exploration activities through NMET funding. Apart from on-going exploration works, MECL is providing consultancy services to State DGMs/ DMGs for preparation of reports and other documents for actionable blocks. MECL is also engaged with State Government of Rajasthan for feasibility study of potash deposit in western part of Rajasthan.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President flags off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally of MPs from Red Fort
VP urges MPs to take the emotional connect to the national flag to their constituencies
‘As we proudly hoist our national flag, also reflect on our national values of oneness and universal brotherhood’
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the Members of Parliament and other elected representatives to take the message of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the emotional connection to the national flag to the people.
The Vice President flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally of MPs from Red Fort to Vijay Chowk. The rally was organised by the Ministry of Culture to amplify the awareness of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, the Govt of India initiative to inculcate a personal connect between the citizens of India and the National Flag. Various Union Ministers too participated in the bike rally.
Appreciating the Culture Ministry for the initiative, Shri Naidu said the independence day celebrations must “remind us of the innumerous sacrifices our freedom fighters had to make in their struggle against colonial rule”. He also called for recounting tales of bravery and social harmony from the freedom struggle. “As we proudly hoist our national flag, also reflect and uphold our national values of oneness, harmony and universal brotherhood”, he suggested.
Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, Minister for Culture, Shri Kishan Reddy, Minister of Women and Child Development of India, Smt Smriti Irani, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India, Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministers of State for External Affairs, Smt Meenakshi Lekhi and Shri V. Muraleedharan and a large number of MPs participated in the event.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Handcrafted Toys at Tribes India Aadi Mahotsav at DilliHaat
The ongoing Aadi Mahotsav is indeed a delight for people of all age groups. From the best of tribal handicrafts, be it Dokrastyle to the bead necklaces from the Wanchoaand Konyak tribes in the North-East to resplendent weaves and fabrics such as silks and warm shawls to the organic, natural immunity-boosting produce like dry amla, wild honey, haldi, ragi; one can find everything to suit one’s taste and choice.
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Among the 200 stalls that sell these various items, there are a few exclusive stalls that have unique, handcrafted toys from various parts of the country. There are the famed Jhabua dolls made by the Bhils in Madhya Pradesh; Croatia dolls from Assam, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh; coir toys from Kerala and also colourful puppets from Rajasthan. These dolls and toys are representative of tribal daily lives and reflect the ethnic attire worn by the tribal people from where they come from. These stalls are very much keeping in line with the Prime Minister’s vision to be vocal for local for toys. Sustainable, safe and handcrafted with love, these toys are not only interesting playthings for children but also make for decorative and attractive gifts.
A visit to the Aadi Mahotsav is an enjoyable fare for the entire family as there is something for everyone. Besides shopping for some unique and ethnic tribal handicrafts, paintings, and also organic tribal produce, one can also enjoy exotic foods such as madwa roti, littichokha, dhuska, banjara biryani, dal baati and churma from different parts of the country here at the festival and view some entertaining cultural performances
The Aadi Mahotsav- A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and Commerce is on at DilliHaat, INA, New Delhi till the 15th February, 2021 from 11 am to 9 pm.
Visit Aadi Mahotsav and further the “Vocal for Local” movement! #BuyTribal
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of 4.94% shareholding in Suzuki Motor Corporation  by Toyota Motor Corporation  and the acquisition of 0.24% shareholding in TMC by SMC
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of 4.94% shareholding in Suzuki Motor Corporation  by Toyota Motor Corporation  and the acquisition of 0.24% shareholding in TMC by SMC .
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of a minority shareholding of 4.94% in SMC by TMC, and the acquisition of a minority shareholding of approximately 0.24% by SMC in TMC.
TMC is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. TMC also provides services in other fields such as housing, financial services, communications, marine and biotechnology, and afforestation. In India, TMC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automobiles through its subsidiary, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, and in providing financial services through its subsidiary, Toyota Financial Services India. TMC is also engaged in the sale of commercial vehicles through its indirectly held joint venture, Hino Motors Sales India Private Limited.
SMC is a Japanese multinational corporation inter-alia engaged in the business of automobiles, motorcycles and outboard motors. In India, SMC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automobiles and two wheelers through its subsidiaries viz. Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited and Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.